Why is BHEL falling/rising?

Aug 08 2025 10:04 PM IST
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As of 08-Aug, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) is facing a stock price decline to Rs 222.70, down 2.24%, with a total loss of 10.22% over the last three days. The company has reported a significant drop in profit and is trading below key moving averages, indicating a bearish trend and raising concerns about its financial health.
As of 08-Aug, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) is experiencing a decline in its stock price, currently at Rs 222.70, reflecting a decrease of Rs 5.1 or 2.24%. The stock has underperformed its sector by 0.74% today and has been on a downward trend for the last three days, accumulating a total loss of 10.22% during this period. Additionally, BHEL is trading below its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. The company has reported a significant drop in its profit after tax for the quarter, down 115.5%, and its operating profit to interest ratio is at its lowest, which raises concerns about its financial health. Despite having a low debt-to-equity ratio and healthy long-term growth in operating profit, the stock's valuation appears expensive compared to its peers, contributing to its recent price decline.

In the broader market context, BHEL's short-term performance has been notably weaker than the benchmark, with a 1-week return of -3.84% compared to the Sensex's -0.92%. Over the past year, BHEL has underperformed significantly, with a return of -25.23%, while the broader market has only declined by 1.79%. This stark contrast highlights the challenges BHEL faces in attracting investor confidence, despite some positive indicators such as rising institutional holdings and increased delivery volume. The overall market sentiment and BHEL's recent financial struggles suggest a cautious outlook for the stock in the near term.
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